Miike Coal Mine Mikawa Shaft Koinobori

Early Apr – Late May weekends & holidays (daily during GW), 2026 (est.)

Miike Coal Mine Mikawa Shaft Ruins

Nishiminato-machi, Omuta, FukuokaKyushu

HIGHLIGHTS

Unique koinobori display set against UNESCO World Heritage coal mine ruins

About This Event

A koinobori event at the Mikawa Shaft ruins of Miike Coal Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ("Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution") in Omuta City, Fukuoka. Over 100 koinobori are displayed against the backdrop of industrial heritage structures, with cooperation from a local NPO. The combination of historic coal mine ruins that powered Japan's modernization with koinobori celebrating children's growth creates a unique scene linking past and future. Free admission.

Event Information

Dates: Early Apr – Late May weekends & holidays (daily during GW), 2026 (est.)
Hours: 10:00–16:00 (weekends & holidays only, daily during GW)
Admission: Free
Venue: Miike Coal Mine Mikawa Shaft Ruins
Location: Nishiminato-machi, Omuta, Fukuoka
Access: 15 min by bus from JR/Nishitetsu Omuta Station
Date source: Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.